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 - Free museum days
 - Triangle brewery calendar
 
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Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employees All Day
							 Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employeesSaturday, November 1, 2025 Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free through Bank of America's Museums on Us Program. Your credit or debit card ... Read More » African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (3 times) All Day
							 African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (3 times)Weekly on SaturdayPope House Museum. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Neighborhood Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington ... Read More » Cars and Coffee Morrisville 8:00 am to 11:00 am
							 Cars and Coffee MorrisvilleEvery 1 months on the 1st SaturdayCars and Coffee Morrisville is a free event that takes place the first Saturday of the month, year round, at the Imperial Center, 5425 Page Road, Durham. This is one of the Southeast's largest monthly ... Read More » Durham Craft Market 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Durham Craft MarketWeekly on SaturdayOn Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This ... Read More »  | ||||||
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandSunday, November 2, 2025 Photo courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Half-price games at Dave & Buster's All Day
							 Half-price games at Dave & Buster'sSunday, November 2, 2025 Daylight Saving Time is coming to an end for 2025. Sunday, November 2 will be the first day of Standard Time. This means that you get an extra hour of sleep Sunday morning. (Not if ... Read More » Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employees All Day
							 Museums on Us: Free admission to Marbles Kids Museum first weekend of month for Bank of America customers and employeesDailyPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill customers get into many museums nationwide for free through Bank of America's Museums on Us Program. Your credit or debit card ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More »  | Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast for rewards members All Day
							 Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast for rewards membersMonday, November 3, 2025 Image: Denny's Denny's is offering a nationwide giveaway: Denny's Rewards members will receive a free Original Grand Slam Breakfast because a Grand Slam was hit in the World Series. Addison Barger hit a pinch-hit grand slam in ... Read More » National Sandwich Day Deals All Day
							 National Sandwich Day DealsMonday, November 3, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos National Sandwich Day is Monday, November 3rd, 2025. Read on for some deals we've found for National Sandwich Day! If you know of others that should be on the list, especially local sandwiches, just ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5  10:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5Weekly on Monday and WednesdayTotal Tot Time is a FREE program for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. It takes place in the gym at W.D Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina, every Monday ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Walgreens Senior Day: 20% off for rewards members age 55+ All Day
							 Walgreens Senior Day: 20% off for rewards members age 55+Every 1 months on the 1st TuesdayPhoto: Depositphotos If you're age 55 or older, plan your Walgreens shopping for the first Tuesday of the month, which is Walgreens' Senior Day. On Senior Day, shoppers age 55+ receive 20% on all eligible regular-priced items. ... Read More » Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast for rewards members All Day
							 Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast for rewards membersDailyImage: Denny's Denny's is offering a nationwide giveaway: Denny's Rewards members will receive a free Original Grand Slam Breakfast because a Grand Slam was hit in the World Series. Addison Barger hit a pinch-hit grand slam in ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast for rewards members All Day
							 Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast for rewards membersDailyImage: Denny's Denny's is offering a nationwide giveaway: Denny's Rewards members will receive a free Original Grand Slam Breakfast because a Grand Slam was hit in the World Series. Addison Barger hit a pinch-hit grand slam in ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Zebulon Veterans Day Celebration 10:00 am to 11:00 am
							 Zebulon Veterans Day CelebrationWednesday, November 5, 2025 Image: Depositphotos The Town of Zebulon and Zebulon Rotary Club are hosting a Veterans Day Celebration on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Zebulon Town Hall, 1003 North Arendell Avenue, Zebulon. There will ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast for rewards members All Day
							 Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast for rewards membersDailyImage: Denny's Denny's is offering a nationwide giveaway: Denny's Rewards members will receive a free Original Grand Slam Breakfast because a Grand Slam was hit in the World Series. Addison Barger hit a pinch-hit grand slam in ... Read More » Visions of Sugarplums 51st Annual Holiday Art & Gift Show  9:00 am to 6:30 pm
							 Visions of Sugarplums 51st Annual Holiday Art & Gift ShowThursday, November 6, 2025 The 51st Annual Visions of Sugarplums Holiday Art & Gift Show will take place November 6 to 8, 2025, at Quail Hollow Swim Club, 800 Orleans Place, Raleigh. Admission and parking are free. Thursday, November 6: 9 ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More »  | Belk's Charity Sale: buy a $5 ticket, apply it to your purchase and get additional 25% off All Day
							 Belk's Charity Sale: buy a $5 ticket, apply it to your purchase and get additional 25% offFriday, November 7, 2025 Belk is holding its annual Charity Sale from November 7 to 9, 2025. It will take place in all traditional Belk stores, but not Belk Outlet. The way it works is that you purchase a $5 ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast for rewards members All Day
							 Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast for rewards membersDailyImage: Denny's Denny's is offering a nationwide giveaway: Denny's Rewards members will receive a free Original Grand Slam Breakfast because a Grand Slam was hit in the World Series. Addison Barger hit a pinch-hit grand slam in ... Read More » Morrisville's Veterans Day Breakfast 8:00 am to 9:30 am
							 Morrisville's Veterans Day BreakfastFriday, November 7, 2025 The Town of Morrisville is holding a Veterans Day celebration on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., at Cedar Fork Community Center, 1050 B Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina. Veterans (and one ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (3 times) All Day
							 African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (3 times)Weekly on SaturdayPope House Museum. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Neighborhood Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington ... Read More » Belk's Charity Sale: buy a $5 ticket, apply it to your purchase and get additional 25% off All Day
							 Belk's Charity Sale: buy a $5 ticket, apply it to your purchase and get additional 25% offDailyBelk is holding its annual Charity Sale from November 7 to 9, 2025. It will take place in all traditional Belk stores, but not Belk Outlet. The way it works is that you purchase a $5 ... Read More » Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast for rewards members All Day
							 Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast for rewards membersDailyImage: Denny's Denny's is offering a nationwide giveaway: Denny's Rewards members will receive a free Original Grand Slam Breakfast because a Grand Slam was hit in the World Series. Addison Barger hit a pinch-hit grand slam in ... Read More »  | 
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Belk's Charity Sale: buy a $5 ticket, apply it to your purchase and get additional 25% off All Day
							 Belk's Charity Sale: buy a $5 ticket, apply it to your purchase and get additional 25% offDailyBelk is holding its annual Charity Sale from November 7 to 9, 2025. It will take place in all traditional Belk stores, but not Belk Outlet. The way it works is that you purchase a $5 ... Read More » Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast for rewards members All Day
							 Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast for rewards membersDailyImage: Denny's Denny's is offering a nationwide giveaway: Denny's Rewards members will receive a free Original Grand Slam Breakfast because a Grand Slam was hit in the World Series. Addison Barger hit a pinch-hit grand slam in ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More »  | Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square at Fenton: $3 off (check website for hours) All Day
							 Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square at Fenton: $3 off (check website for hours)Monday, November 10, 2025 Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Fenton in Cary is once again hosting an outdoor ice skating rink in the winter of 2025. The skating rink will be in Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC. Fenton also ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast for rewards members All Day
							 Free Original Grand Slam Breakfast for rewards membersDailyImage: Denny's Denny's is offering a nationwide giveaway: Denny's Rewards members will receive a free Original Grand Slam Breakfast because a Grand Slam was hit in the World Series. Addison Barger hit a pinch-hit grand slam in ... Read More » Military Appreciation Week at North Carolina Zoo - free admission for military member plus a guest 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
							 Military Appreciation Week at North Carolina Zoo - free admission for military member plus a guestDailyThe North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is thanking those who have served in the U.S. Military with Military Appreciation Week. From Saturday, November 8, to Friday, November 14, 2025, military members and their ... Read More »  | Veterans Day: Many Freebies and Deals for Veterans and Military Members All Day
							 Veterans Day: Many Freebies and Deals for Veterans and Military MembersTuesday, November 11, 2025 Many businesses thank veterans and active military members by offering them a free meal or other gift on Veterans Day, which is Tuesday, November 11, 2025. If you're a member of the military, please check ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Military Appreciation Week at North Carolina Zoo - free admission for military member plus a guest 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
							 Military Appreciation Week at North Carolina Zoo - free admission for military member plus a guestDailyThe North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is thanking those who have served in the U.S. Military with Military Appreciation Week. From Saturday, November 8, to Friday, November 14, 2025, military members and their ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Holly Springs Small Business Network 9:00 am to 10:00 am
							 Holly Springs Small Business NetworkEvery 1 months on the 2nd WednesdayBombshell Beer Company, at 120 Quantum Street, Holly Springs, is a 100% women-owned microbrewery. They package our beer in kegs and cans which can be found in restaurants and bars throughout the Greater Triangle, Triad, ... Read More » Military Appreciation Week at North Carolina Zoo - free admission for military member plus a guest 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
							 Military Appreciation Week at North Carolina Zoo - free admission for military member plus a guestDailyThe North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is thanking those who have served in the U.S. Military with Military Appreciation Week. From Saturday, November 8, to Friday, November 14, 2025, military members and their ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Veteran's Coffee and Connection 8:00 am to 9:30 am
							 Veteran's Coffee and ConnectionEvery 1 months on the 2nd ThursdayFainting Goat Brewing Company, 330 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, is a small, independent, veteran and woman-owned, boutique brewery. It offers a variety of handcrafted brews in a casual atmosphere with a dog-friendly patio and outdoor ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Military Appreciation Week at North Carolina Zoo - free admission for military member plus a guest 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
							 Military Appreciation Week at North Carolina Zoo - free admission for military member plus a guestDailyThe North Carolina Zoo, at 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, is thanking those who have served in the U.S. Military with Military Appreciation Week. From Saturday, November 8, to Friday, November 14, 2025, military members and their ... Read More »  | Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
							 Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry ShowFriday, November 14, 2025 Treasures of the Earth is a gem, mineral and jewelry show that is coming to the Kerr Scott Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, for three weekends in 2025. It's ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Salem Baptist Preschool Holiday Market, with free pictures with Santa 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
							 Salem Baptist Preschool Holiday Market, with free pictures with SantaFriday, November 14, 2025 Salem Baptist Preschool, 1821 N Salem Street, Apex, North Carolina, is hosting its Holiday Market on November 14 and 15, 2025. The hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, and it's free to ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More »  | Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
							 Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry ShowSaturday, November 15, 2025 Treasures of the Earth is a gem, mineral and jewelry show that is coming to the Kerr Scott Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, for three weekends in 2025. It's ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (3 times) All Day
							 African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (3 times)Weekly on SaturdayPope House Museum. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Neighborhood Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington ... Read More » Durham Craft Market 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Durham Craft MarketWeekly on SaturdayOn Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This ... Read More »  | 
Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
							 Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry ShowDailyTreasures of the Earth is a gem, mineral and jewelry show that is coming to the Kerr Scott Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, for three weekends in 2025. It's ... Read More » Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Durham Community Day at Museum of Life + Science: free admission for Durham County residents 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
							 Durham Community Day at Museum of Life + Science: free admission for Durham County residentsSunday, November 16, 2025 Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Avenue, Durham, is one of the most popular attractions in Durham. It features indoor and outdoor exhibits that encourage children to learn about the world around them. The ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square at Fenton: $3 off (check website for hours) All Day
							 Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square at Fenton: $3 off (check website for hours)Weekly on MondayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Fenton in Cary is once again hosting an outdoor ice skating rink in the winter of 2025. The skating rink will be in Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC. Fenton also ... Read More » Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5  10:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5Weekly on Monday and WednesdayTotal Tot Time is a FREE program for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. It takes place in the gym at W.D Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina, every Monday ... Read More » Monday Night NFL Football Watch Party 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
							 Monday Night NFL Football Watch PartyWeekly on MondayCrank Arm Brewing Company, 319 West Davie Street, Raleigh, is a craft brewery & tasting room located in downtown Raleigh, NC. It's the 2016 GABF Bronze Medal winner in American Belgo category with Whitewall Wheat. You ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Incredible Science 1:30 pm
							 Incredible ScienceWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all ... Read More » Window on Animal Health 1:30 pm
							 Window on Animal HealthWeekly on Tuesday and WednesdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5  10:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5Weekly on Monday and WednesdayTotal Tot Time is a FREE program for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. It takes place in the gym at W.D Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina, every Monday ... Read More » Board Game Night 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
							 Board Game NightWeekly on WednesdayGizmo Brew Works Durham, at 3109 Shannon Road, Durham, is joining the Gizmo locations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill in bringing great beer and events to the Triangle. Here's some of what's going. Make sure to ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Free food giveaway with Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Free food giveaway with Food Bank of Central and Eastern NCThursday, November 20, 2025 Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina offers many free giveaways at pop-up events throughout the month. The goal of these pop-up events is to supplement the work of locally run food pantries, soup ... Read More » Incredible Science 1:30 pm
							 Incredible ScienceWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Incredible Science 1:30 pm
							 Incredible ScienceWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all ... Read More » Tree Lighting Celebration at Waverly Place 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
							 Tree Lighting Celebration at Waverly PlaceFriday, November 21, 2025 Photo courtesy of Azul Photography Waverly Place's annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes place Friday, November 21, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. Waverly Place is at 317 Colonades Way, Cary. The free event includes: Live music Children's activities Special appearances ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (3 times) All Day
							 African American Walking Tour in Raleigh's Third Ward (3 times)Weekly on SaturdayPope House Museum. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Learn about the Third Ward, one of Raleigh's historic Black neighborhoods, on the African American Neighborhood Walking Tour. The tours leaves from the Pope House Museum, 511 S Wilmington ... Read More » Durham Craft Market 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Durham Craft MarketWeekly on SaturdayOn Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This ... Read More » Holiday Market at Passmore Center  9:00 am to 2:00 pm
							 Holiday Market at Passmore CenterSaturday, November 22, 2025 Orange County Department of Aging is presenting a Holiday Market on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, North Carolina. The Passmore Center is adjacent ... Read More »  | 
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Visit Cow Sanctuary 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
							 Visit Cow SanctuaryWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayBrajboro Cow Sanctuary, at 6903 Gold Mine Loop Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a not-for-profit organization that has a mission of caring for cows for life. Every Saturday and Sunday, the sanctuary is open for ... Read More » Durham Underground Market 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
							 Durham Underground MarketSunday, November 23, 2025 The MAKRS Society brings local makers, artists, small businesses and unique sellers to the public, through pop-up markets in Raleigh and Durham, and elsewhere in North Carolina. They also offer curated products in an online store. Follow ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square at Fenton: $3 off (check website for hours) All Day
							 Cheapskate Day at Skate the Square at Fenton: $3 off (check website for hours)Weekly on MondayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC Fenton in Cary is once again hosting an outdoor ice skating rink in the winter of 2025. The skating rink will be in Fenton Square, 21 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, NC. Fenton also ... Read More » Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5  10:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5Weekly on Monday and WednesdayTotal Tot Time is a FREE program for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. It takes place in the gym at W.D Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina, every Monday ... Read More » Monday Night NFL Football Watch Party 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
							 Monday Night NFL Football Watch PartyWeekly on MondayCrank Arm Brewing Company, 319 West Davie Street, Raleigh, is a craft brewery & tasting room located in downtown Raleigh, NC. It's the 2016 GABF Bronze Medal winner in American Belgo category with Whitewall Wheat. You ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Free food giveaway with Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Free food giveaway with Food Bank of Central and Eastern NCTuesday, November 25, 2025 Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina offers many free giveaways at pop-up events throughout the month. The goal of these pop-up events is to supplement the work of locally run food pantries, soup ... Read More » Incredible Science 1:30 pm
							 Incredible ScienceWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Chapel Hill Food Distribution Event 9:30 am
							 Chapel Hill Food Distribution EventWednesday, November 26, 2025 The Town of Chapel Hill holds a regular food distribution, open to all community members, two times a month. It takes place at the Eubanks Park-and-Ride Lot, 2000 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on the ... Read More » Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5  10:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Total Tot Time: free play program for kids up to age 5Weekly on Monday and WednesdayTotal Tot Time is a FREE program for children ages 0-5 and their parents or caregivers. It takes place in the gym at W.D Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville Street, Durham, North Carolina, every Monday ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Incredible Science 1:30 pm
							 Incredible ScienceWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all ... Read More » Open Mic (music and poetry) 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
							 Open Mic (music and poetry)Weekly on ThursdayCommon Market, 1821 Green Street, Durham, North Carolina, is hosting many events. The following events were sent out in their email newsletter, and you can follow along on their Instagram for updates. It would be ... Read More » Game Night 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
							 Game NightWeekly on ThursdayThe Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, at 1350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 170, Garner, North Carolina, hosts many free events every week. You can find the events on their website calendar and Facebook page. Upcoming Events Check back soon. Recurring ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Incredible Science 1:30 pm
							 Incredible ScienceWeekly on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and FridayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences always offers free admission, but you might not be aware of the free and inexpensive events, beyond the exhibits, that it offers. You can view all ... Read More » Kick Off to Christmas in Smithfield: Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday market 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
							 Kick Off to Christmas in Smithfield: Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday marketFriday, November 28, 2025 Celebrate Christmas in Historic Downtown Smithfield, NC, at one of these events. While you're there, make sure to patronize the local businesses. Photo: Depositphotos Christmas Festival Kick Off to Christmas: Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday MarketFriday, November 28, ... Read More »  | Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Home Depot Kids' Workshop: Teddy Bear Ornament 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
							 Home Depot Kids' Workshop: Teddy Bear OrnamentSaturday, November 29, 2025 Lowe's Kids' Workshops and The Home Depot Kids' Workshops are both fun, in-person workshops that give kids a chance to build a simple (usually seasonal) toy or accessory. The workshops, which are free, teach kids basic building ... Read More » Durham Craft Market -- Shop Small Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
							 Durham Craft Market -- Shop Small SaturdaySaturday, November 29, 2025 On Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., head to Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, for Durham Craft Market. Make sure to check the Facebook page to see if there have been any changes. This ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More »  | 
Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's Wonderland  All Day
							 Free Santa photos and more at Bass Pro Shops Santa's WonderlandDailyPhoto courtesy of Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops, at 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC, and 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, are hosting Santa's Wonderland, with a FREE Santa experience. On November 1, 2025, officially kick ... Read More » Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation) 9:00 am to 5:00 am
							 Sculpture in the Garden (free with $5 suggested donation)Weekly on Sunday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday and SaturdayPhoto: Mace Publishing, LLC The 37th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 14 to December 7, ... Read More » Visit Cow Sanctuary 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
							 Visit Cow SanctuaryWeekly on Sunday and SaturdayBrajboro Cow Sanctuary, at 6903 Gold Mine Loop Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a not-for-profit organization that has a mission of caring for cows for life. Every Saturday and Sunday, the sanctuary is open for ... Read More » Live Jazz with Joseph Silvers and Hunter McDermut 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
							 Live Jazz with Joseph Silvers and Hunter McDermutEvery 1 monthsLanza's Cafe, at 601 W Main Street, Carrboro, NC, offers coffee and other hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, beer and more. The cafe also hosts a wide array of events, include game nights, live music, trivia ... Read More »  | 
